Residential Aged Care - Physiotherapist - Inner South West

Job Description

Residential Aged Care - Physiotherapist - Inner South West Pay: Competitive Location: Bankstown/New South Wales Employment type: Full-Time Job Description Req#: 6CH96 Who we are: Plena Healthcare is a national allied health provider to the Aged Care, Community and Disability industry, with over 20 years’ experience. Our physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, speech pathologists, and dietitians are passionate about the care they provide to the clients who are at the centre of everything we do. We are a values-led organisation, bringing energy, acting with integrity, nurturing and caring, listening and connecting. Our values demonstrate our commitment to our people, customers, and community, defining who we are, what we do, and how we do it. Your Opportunity: As a qualified Physiotherapist working in Residential Aged Care, you will join a large and collaborative multidisciplinary team providing personalised treatments. You will be involved in a new innovative way of offering allied health services to our clients. Our award-winning Plena Care Pathway has been designed to provide our therapists with an opportunity to tailor therapy programs for our residents, based on resident goals and priorities, delivering evidence-based mobility and functional programs, care plan reviews, one-to-one therapy interventions, and group-based active aging services. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive assessments and clinical recommendations to support consumer activities of daily living, mobility, transfers, falls risk and prevention, equipment requirements, pressure area care, skin integrity management, arthritic joint management, and pain management. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to the needs of Plena and the aged care facilities, and work within the scope of the Occupational Therapy profession. Your Career with Plena: In addition to an awesome team environment and competitive salary based on experience (reviewed yearly), Plena Healthcare prides itself on a genuine work/life balance where flexibility is key! We aim to support and inspire our team to enrich the lives of our clients. Plena Perks: Industry-leading Professional Development program equivalent to $5000 annually, comprising a Professional Development allowance, monthly profession-specific training events, industry webinar updates, and lunch and learn sessions. Paid Induction and training. Social club and team connection. Health Kick - $$ to spend on your fitness and well-being. Recognition programs. Ongoing mentoring. Treasure Chest Fund - Money to spend on brightening the day of one of your clients. $1000 Refer a friend bonus. Minimum Requirements: A bachelor’s degree. Current AHPRA registration. Australian working rights. Willing to obtain NDIS workers screening and National Police Check. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions, & LGBTIQA+ people. About the company At Plena Healthcare we provide quality allied health care for aged care or in-home residents, so people can live healthier, happier, and more independent lives. #J-18808-Ljbffr